Animal Profile IUCN: LC

Campephilus robustus

Campephilus robustus，Robust woodpecker

The scientific name of the South American woodpecker is Campephalus robustus, also known as Robust woodpecker in foreign languages. Its call is a loud sound of chiseling wood with a piercing and piercing sound. Specific habits are unknown.Listed in the IUCN ver 3.1:2009 Red List of Birds.Protect wil

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Scientific Name

Campephilus robustus，Robust woodpecker

Length

About 24 centimeters

Weight

There are currently no research materials available

Lifespan

There are currently no research materials available

IUCN Status

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Listed in the IUCN ver 3.1:2009 Red List of Birds.

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Profile Details

Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

Traits & Behavior

Appearance

The South American woodpecker has a medium body size (24cm). The male bird has a narrow red band on the pillow, while the female bird does not. Both sexes have red buttocks, but the nearly white chest with black vertical stripes does not have red or orange red, which distinguishes it from similar red breasted woodpeckers and brown bellied woodpeckers. Iris - Near Red; Mouth - gray; Feet - gray.

Distribution & Habitat

The South American woodpecker is distributed in South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Malvinas Islands (also known as the Falkland Islands).

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